SENSORY PERCEPTION NUR 298 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024/25
4 - ANSWER During a well-child visit the parents tell a nurse, "Our 3-year-old doesn't listen to us
when we speak and ignores us!" An auditory screening reveals that the child has a mild hearing loss.
What should the nurse explain to the parents about this degree of hearing loss?
1
A severe hearing deficit may develop.
2
It will not interfere with progress in school.
3
An immediate follow-up visit is not necessary.
4
Speech therapy in addition to hearing aids may be required.
4 - ANSWER The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child using the Glasgow Coma Scale after surgery.
What rating should the nurse assign if the child shows a confused verbal response?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
3 - ANSWER If hearing loss is detected early, proper intervention can help a child achieve normal
language development. What is the latest age that hearing loss should be detected to ensure that a
child achieves normal language development? Record your answer using a whole number.
______________ months
3 - ANSWER Which drug may cause fetal facial malformations when taken by a pregnant client?
1
Antimicrobials
2
Antiseizure drugs
3
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
4
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
1,2,4 - ANSWER While assessing a client during a routine examination, a nurse in the clinic identifies
signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Which signs are characteristic of hyperthyroidism? Select all
that apply.
1
Diaphoresis
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024/25
4 - ANSWER During a well-child visit the parents tell a nurse, "Our 3-year-old doesn't listen to us
when we speak and ignores us!" An auditory screening reveals that the child has a mild hearing loss.
What should the nurse explain to the parents about this degree of hearing loss?
1
A severe hearing deficit may develop.
2
It will not interfere with progress in school.
3
An immediate follow-up visit is not necessary.
4
Speech therapy in addition to hearing aids may be required.
4 - ANSWER The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child using the Glasgow Coma Scale after surgery.
What rating should the nurse assign if the child shows a confused verbal response?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
3 - ANSWER If hearing loss is detected early, proper intervention can help a child achieve normal
language development. What is the latest age that hearing loss should be detected to ensure that a
child achieves normal language development? Record your answer using a whole number.
______________ months
3 - ANSWER Which drug may cause fetal facial malformations when taken by a pregnant client?
1
Antimicrobials
2
Antiseizure drugs
3
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
4
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
1,2,4 - ANSWER While assessing a client during a routine examination, a nurse in the clinic identifies
signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Which signs are characteristic of hyperthyroidism? Select all
that apply.
1
Diaphoresis
